Kindergarten & Preschool Programs in Perth Metropolitan
Compare 69 kindergarten and preschool providers across Perth Metro. See what to look for, typical costs, and our ranked guide to the best options.
Kindergarten and preschool programs cover structured early learning for children roughly aged 3 to 5, usually the two years before full-time school. In Western Australia this typically means Kindy (the year a child turns 4) and Pre-primary (the year they turn 5), delivered through standalone preschools, long day care centres with a kindy room, or attached to primary schools. We've listed 69 providers across Perth Metro offering these programs, from local community preschools to centres run by large operators.
A good program is built around the Early Years Learning Framework, with qualified early childhood teachers leading the room rather than just supervising it. Beyond the curriculum, the things that matter most day to day are group size and educator ratios, how settled and safe the outdoor and indoor spaces feel, how the centre communicates with parents about a child's progress, and whether session times and terms actually fit your work schedule. It's also worth checking a centre's most recent National Quality Standard rating and asking directly about staff turnover, since continuity of educators has a big effect on how quickly a child settles in.
Our scoring pulls together verified reviews, responsiveness, and consistency of service across each provider, so you can compare all 69 at a glance instead of ringing around one by one. For a shortlist of the highest-scoring providers in this category, see our ranked guide to the best kindergarten and preschool programs. To see exactly how we calculate these scores, visit our methodology page.
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All kindergarten & preschool programs, ranked by score and relevance
We found 69 businesses offering kindergarten & preschool programs; 33 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is kindergarten & preschool programs, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.
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Common questions about kindergarten & preschool programs
- How much does kindergarten or preschool cost in Perth?
- Government-run Kindy and Pre-primary programs attached to public schools are free, though most only run part-time (typically 15 hours a week over 2-3 days). Independent preschools and long day care centres with kindy programs charge daily fees, commonly in the range of $100-$160 a day before the Child Care Subsidy is applied, which can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs depending on your family's circumstances and hours of care used.
- How many days a week does a child need to attend?
- Kindy is generally 2 days a week and Pre-primary is usually 4-5 days, following the WA Department of Education's minimum hours requirements. Long day care centres often offer more flexible attendance, including full days, which suits families needing wraparound care around work hours.
- What should I expect from a good kindergarten program?
- Expect a play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, a qualified early childhood teacher leading the group, regular updates on your child's development, and a mix of structured activities and free play both indoors and outdoors. You should also expect clear settling-in procedures for children new to group care.
- How do I judge the quality of a preschool or kindergarten?
- Check the centre's current National Quality Standard rating, ask about educator qualifications and staff turnover, and visit in person to see group sizes and how educators interact with children. Talking to other parents and reading recent reviews about communication and consistency, which is what our scoring is built on, gives a more current picture than the rating alone.
Guides to choosing kindergarten & preschool programs
- Kindergarten vs long day care: which is right for your child
How kindergarten and preschool programs differ from long day care centres in Perth, on hours, curriculum and cost, and how to work out which fits your family.
- Helping your child move from kindy to primary school in WA
A practical look at the move from kindy to pre-primary and school in WA, what changes day to day, and how to support your child through it.